Jamie Lee Curtis, who starred in “True Lies” with Paxton, tweeted a photo from the film along with “Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone. Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise & the children & family my [heart] & support 2 u.”

Aaron Paul wrote that Paxton was “one of the greatest guys that I have ever met.”

Bill Paxton was hands down one of the greatest guys that I have ever met. I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Bill, I love you. RIP.

Rob Lowe called Paxton one of the best in the industry. “Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton. Renaissance man, raconteur and uniquely American national treasure. His filmography speaks for itself. His friendship was a blessing. My love to Bunny, James and Lydia. In his memory, on this Oscar Sunday, watch ‘One False Move’ or ‘A Simple Plan’ to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.”

Writer and director Edgar Wright tweeted, “I am so saddened by Bill Paxton’s passing. Had the pleasure of meeting him a few times in recent years and he was truly the loveliest guy.As well as Bill Paxton’s sterling work in, among many others, Nightcrawler, A Simple Plan, Apollo 13, One False Move, Aliens & Near Dark.....if you haven’t seen his underrated and gripping directorial debut ‘Frailty’, i highly recommend it.Will miss you.”